japanese beetle

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has wrapped up its annual survey of pests that could threaten farms, gardens, parks and forests across the state.

It’s an invasive species that can cause a lot of damage to the farming community, but one the Beaver state is halting its fight against the Japanese Beetle.

With harvest ramping up across the region, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association has a message for all growers, workers, or anyone in the orchard: "Be on the lookout for Japanese beetle."

Japanese beetles have made their first appearances of the year in the Lower Yakima Valley.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture said nine beetles were detected in ten traps in Grandview and one beetle was detected in a trap in Wapato on June 9.   ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is gearing up for another season of pest hunting.  Each year, WSDA surveys for over 130 insects, weeds and pathogens.  And WSDA points out while some of these pests, such as spongy moth, have been found in the state, most of these pests have not yet been found in Washington but could threaten agriculture or the environment should they establish here.

This year, as in year’s past, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will deploy thousands of traps to monitor for Japanese beetle adults.  While the program traps around nurseries and farms throughout the state, most traps are placed at pathways like airports, railways, or transfer stations.  The Departmen...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is requesting permission from property owners in select Caldwell and Pocatello neighborhoods to conduct free treatments aimed at eradicating the invasive Japanese beetle.  Japanese beetle is a highly invasive pest that feeds on more than 300 plants including some of Idaho’s top commodities.  ISDA said if ...

This is Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week, and to mark the occasion, a webinar focused on the Japanese beetle will take place Tuesday.  The Washington State Department of Agriculture says the webinar will provide an opportunity for the farming community and the general public as well to learn more about this highly invasive pest that can feed on more than 300 plants.     ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture will host a webinar Tuesday, focused on preparing for Japanese Beetle treatments this year.  WSDA said the 45 minute on-line session will show those in impacted areas how the sign up for treatment, how to prepare for treatments, and know when the treatment is over.  The Dep...

Now that the New Year has come and gone, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is reminding residents now is the time to sign up for Japanese Beetle treatments.  In the coming days, the WSDA will send out Japanese beetle treatment consent letters.  The Dep...